WO2021153059A1 - Electrostatic input device - Google Patents

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WO2021153059A1
WO2021153059A1 PCT/JP2020/046807 JP2020046807W WO2021153059A1 WO 2021153059 A1 WO2021153059 A1 WO 2021153059A1 JP 2020046807 W JP2020046807 W JP 2020046807W WO 2021153059 A1 WO2021153059 A1 WO 2021153059A1
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正博 ▲高▼田
真喜 太田
相馬　正博
萩原　康嗣
村中　哲夫
拓史 久我
重高　寛
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0487—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
    • G06F3/0488—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H36/00—Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding

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  • the present invention relates to an electrostatic input device.
  • a switch is provided by detecting a change in illuminance with an illuminance sensor when an operator holds it up for the purpose of hygienic operation without contacting the remote controller.
  • a remote controller for a toilet seat device that enables operation is disclosed.
  • the electrostatic input device includes a plurality of first operation items provided side by side in the first direction on the operation surface, and a plurality of first operation items provided on top of each of the plurality of first operation items.
  • a control device capable of detecting a proximity operation by an operating body for each of a plurality of first operation items based on a change in the capacitance of each of the one electrode group and the plurality of first electrode groups is provided.
  • Each of the plurality of first electrode groups has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided side by side in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.
  • gesture operations for each operation item can be detected with high accuracy even when a configuration in which a plurality of operation items are arranged close to each other and arranged side by side is adopted.
  • Top view of the electrostatic input device according to one embodiment
  • Top view of the electrostatic input device according to one embodiment
  • the figure which shows the apparatus configuration of the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment The figure which shows the hardware configuration of the control device which concerns on one Embodiment.
  • the figure which shows the functional structure of the control device which concerns on one Embodiment The figure which shows the non-display state of the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment.
  • the figure which shows an example of the gesture operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment The figure which shows an example of the touch operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 shows the positional relationship between the icons 111 to 116 and the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M by showing the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M with broken lines.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is installed on the wall surface near the warm water washing toilet seat in the toilet.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 controls the operation of the warm water washing toilet seat by detecting the proximity operation (touch operation and gesture operation) by the operator and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the proximity operation to the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 includes a case 110, icons 111 to 116, and electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M.
  • the case 110 is made of resin and is a box-shaped member. Various components are housed inside the case 110.
  • the case 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the case 110 may have a shape other than the rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the surface of the case 110 (the surface on the front side (the positive side of the Y-axis)) is an operation surface 110A on which the operator performs a proximity operation.
  • the X-axis direction in the figure is the left-right direction of the case 110 (an example of the "first direction")
  • the Z-axis direction in the figure is the vertical direction of the case 110 (an example of the "second direction”).
  • the Y-axis direction in the figure is the front-back direction of the case 110.
  • Icons 111 to 116 are provided on the operation surface 110A of the case 110. Each of the icons 111 to 116 presents to the operator the function of the warm water washing toilet seat available to the operator. Each of the icons 111 to 116 can be touch-operated and gesture-operated by the operator. Each of the icons 111 to 116 is indicated by an arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation.
  • Icons 111, 112, 113 are examples of the "first operation item".
  • the icons 111, 112, and 113 are provided side by side in the horizontal direction at the center of the operation surface 110A in the vertical direction.
  • the icons 111, 112, and 113 have an oblong shape with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction.
  • the icons 111, 112, and 113 have the same shape and the same size as each other.
  • the icon 111 is used to operate the toilet bowl cleaning function of the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • the icon 112 is used when operating the buttocks washing function of the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • the icon 113 is used when operating the bidet cleaning function of the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • Each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is indicated by a downward arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation. Further, each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A. The outer peripheral portion of the display figure of the icons 111, 112, 113 has a vertical width and a horizontal width that are substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the first electrode group 121 provided so as to overlap the display figure. Have.
  • Icons 114 and 115 are examples of the "third operation item".
  • the icon 114 is provided at the lower left of the operation surface 110A.
  • the icon 115 is provided at the lower right of the operation surface 110A.
  • the icons 114 and 115 have an oblong shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction. Icons 114 and 115 are used to adjust the amount of water, water temperature, and toilet seat temperature.
  • the icon 114 is indicated by a left-pointing arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation.
  • the icon 115 is indicated by a right-pointing arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation.
  • each of the icons 114 and 115 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A.
  • the outer peripheral portion of the display figure included in the icons 114 and 115 has a vertical width and a horizontal width substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the third electrode group 123 provided so as to overlap the display figure. ..
  • Icon 116 is an example of "second operation item".
  • the icon 116 is provided on the upper right portion of the operation surface 110A.
  • the icon 116 has an oblong shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction.
  • the icon 116 is used when switching the electrostatic input device 100 between the "use mode” and the "setting mode”.
  • the icon 116 is indicated by an upward arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation.
  • the icon 116 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A.
  • the outer peripheral portion of the display figure included in the icon 116 has a vertical width and a horizontal width substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the second electrode group 122 provided so as to overlap the display figure.
  • a plurality of LEDs 130 are provided on the back side of each of the icons 111 to 116.
  • Each of the icons 111 to 116 is visibly displayed on the operation surface 110A by partially transmitting the light emitted from the LED 130 provided on the back side. Note that FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example in which all the icons 111 to 116 are displayed.
  • the lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of LEDs 130 are controlled by the control device 140 (see FIG. 3).
  • the control device 140 can switch the display and non-display of the icons 111 to 116 by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of LEDs 130.
  • the control device 140 is provided on the back side of a symbol representing an available function among the plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the one icon. By turning on the LED 130, it is possible to display a symbol representing the available function and present the available function to the operator.
  • One or more electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided on the back side of each of the icons 111 to 116.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 performs a proximity operation to any one of the icons 111 to 116, the electrostatic input device 100 is electrostatically charged in one or a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of the one icon. By detecting the change in the capacitance value, it is possible to detect the proximity operation to the one icon.
  • electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C are provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C all have a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C form a first electrode group 121A having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 111) as a whole.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 111 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C.
  • electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F are provided side by side in the vertical direction.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F all have a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F form a first electrode group 121B having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 112) as a whole.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 112 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F.
  • electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I are provided side by side in the vertical direction.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I all have a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I form a first electrode group 121C having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 113) as a whole.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 113 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I.
  • each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C has three electrostatic detection electrodes 120, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C may have two or four or more electrostatic detection electrodes 120.
  • an electrostatic detection electrode 120J is provided on the back side of the icon 114.
  • the electrostatic detection electrode 120J has a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrode 120J constitutes a third electrode group 123A having a horizontally long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 114) as a whole.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 114 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrode 120J.
  • a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 constituting the "third electrode group 123A" may be provided side by side in the left-right direction.
  • an electrostatic detection electrode 120K is provided on the back side of the icon 115.
  • the electrostatic detection electrode 120K has a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrode 120K constitutes a third electrode group 123B having a horizontally long rectangular shape (approximately the same shape as the icon 115).
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 115 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrode 120K.
  • a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 constituting the "third electrode group 123B" may be provided side by side in the left-right direction.
  • electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M are provided on the back side of the icon 116.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M both have a horizontally long rectangular shape.
  • the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M form a second electrode group 122 having a horizontally long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 116) as a whole.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 116 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M.
  • Each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M is formed by using a metal film (for example, a copper film), ITO (Indium Tin Oxide: indium tin oxide), or another conductive material.
  • a metal film for example, a copper film
  • ITO Indium Tin Oxide: indium tin oxide
  • each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M has a plurality of openings for passing the light emitted from the LED 130 provided on the back side.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a device configuration of the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 includes a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 (electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M shown in FIG. 2), a plurality of LEDs 130, and a control device 140.
  • the control device 140 controls the entire electrostatic input device 100.
  • the control device 140 controls the display and non-display of the icons 111 to 116 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each of the plurality of LEDs 130.
  • the control device 140 detects the capacitance value of each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 by driving each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120.
  • the control device 140 detects a proximity operation (touch operation and gesture operation) for any one of the icons 111 to 116, and controls according to the proximity operation (icon display control, warm water washing toilet seat). Etc.) can be performed.
  • a microcomputer or the like is used as the control device 140.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the control device 140 according to the embodiment.
  • the control device 140 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 141, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 142, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 143, and an external I / F (Interface) 145.
  • the hardware is connected to each other via a bus 146.
  • the CPU 141 controls the operation of the control device 140 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 142.
  • ROM 142 is a non-volatile memory.
  • the ROM 142 stores a program executed by the CPU 141, data necessary for the CPU 141 to execute the program, and the like.
  • the RAM 143 is a main storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory).
  • the RAM 143 functions as a work area used by the CPU 141 when executing a program.
  • the external I / F 145 controls the wireless transmission of the control signal to the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the control device 140 according to the embodiment.
  • the control device 140 includes a detection signal acquisition unit 501, an operation detection unit 502, a display control unit 503, and an execution unit 504.
  • Each function of the control device 140 shown in FIG. 5 is realized, for example, by the CPU 141 executing the program stored in the ROM 142 in the control device 140.
  • This program may be provided in a state of being introduced into the control device 140 in advance, or may be provided from the outside and introduced into the control device 140. In the latter case, the program may be provided by an external storage medium (eg, USB memory, memory card, CD-ROM, etc.) or by downloading from a server on the network (eg, the Internet, etc.). You may do so.
  • the detection signal acquisition unit 501 continuously acquires the capacitance detection signal from each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 at predetermined time intervals.
  • the operation detection unit 502 is an operation body with respect to the operation surface 110A based on the capacitance detection signal (that is, the change in the capacitance value of each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120) acquired by the detection signal acquisition unit 501. (For example, the proximity of the operator's hand 10) and the proximity operation of the operating body with respect to the icons 111 to 116 are detected.
  • the operation detection unit 502 uses a known technique to perform a touch operation on the icons 111 to 116 based on the magnitude of the capacitance in the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120, the distribution of the capacitance, and the like.
  • the hover operation gesture operation for the icons 111 to 116 can be detected separately.
  • the display control unit 503 controls the display content to be displayed on the operation surface 110A according to the detection result of the proximity operation by the operation detection unit 502. Specifically, the display control unit 503 determines the icon to be displayed according to the detected proximity operation, and lights the LED 130 provided on the back side of the icon to be displayed to display the display target. The icon is displayed on the operation surface 110A.
  • the display control unit 503 displays a part of the symbol of the icon to be displayed by turning on or off a part of the LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the icon to be displayed according to the operation mode or the like. Or it can be hidden.
  • the execution unit 504 When the operation detection unit 502 detects a proximity operation (touch operation or gesture operation) for any one of the icons 111 to 116, the execution unit 504 has a function corresponding to the one icon (for example, warm water). Execute the operation of the washing toilet seat, switching the operation mode, changing the settings, etc.). For example, when the execution unit 504 operates the function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function), the execution unit 504 refers to the warm water washing toilet seat via an external I / F 145 (see FIG. 4). By outputting the control signal, the function is operated on the warm water washing toilet seat.
  • a proximity operation touch operation or gesture operation
  • the execution unit 504 has a function corresponding to the one icon (for example, warm water). Execute the operation of the washing toilet seat, switching the operation mode, changing the settings, etc.). For example, when the execution unit 504 operates the function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a non-display state of the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an initial display state by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 does not display anything on the operation surface 110A when the operator's hand 10 is not close to the operation surface 110A in the standby state.
  • the decorative sheet 118 is attached to the operation surface 110A.
  • the decorative sheet 118 is a film-like sheet in which a wood grain pattern (an example of a "specific pattern") is formed by printing.
  • the operation surface 110A presents the wood grain pattern of the decorative sheet 118 as a whole.
  • each of the icons 111 to 116 has light transmission in the symbol portion of the icons 111 to 116 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) and does not have light transmission in the other parts. It is formed.
  • the icons 111 to 116 are hidden, the icons 111 to 116 formed on the decorative sheet 118 are almost invisible to the operator.
  • the surfaces of the operation surface 110A and the decorative sheet 118 are smooth surfaces. Therefore, even if dirt or the like adheres to the operation surface 110A, the electrostatic input device 100 can easily wipe off the dirt or the like.
  • the "specific pattern" formed on the operation surface 110A by the decorative sheet 118 is not limited to the wood grain pattern, and may be another pattern (for example, "metal pattern” or the like).
  • the electrostatic input device 100 detects this proximity by at least one of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120. Then, the electrostatic input device 100 corresponds to a "use mode" for operating each function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, buttocks washing function, and bidet washing function) as an initial display content on the operation surface 110A.
  • the icons 111, 112, 113, 116 are displayed on the operation surface 110A by making the operation surface 110A partially transparent.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 displays a part of the symbols corresponding to the "use mode" for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, 116. , Warm water washing Toilet seat water volume, toilet seat temperature, and some symbols corresponding to the "setting mode" for setting the water temperature are not displayed.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a gesture operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator can use one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10.
  • the function of the warm water washing toilet seat toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function
  • the function of the warm water washing toilet seat toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function
  • the operator when operating the toilet bowl cleaning function, the operator lowers the hand 10 (shown by the icon 111) while keeping his / her hand 10 close to and non-contacting with the icon 111, as shown in FIG. Perform a gesture operation to move in the direction of the arrow.
  • the control device 140 is provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111, in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, 120C by the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, 120C (see FIG. 2).
  • the gesture operation for the icon 111 is confirmed and the toilet bowl cleaning function is operated.
  • the operator performs a gesture operation for moving the hand 10 downward (in the direction of the arrow shown by the icons 112 and 113) with respect to the icon 112 or the icon 113, thereby performing a butt washing function corresponding to the icon 112.
  • the bidet cleaning function corresponding to the icon 113 can be operated.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a touch operation on the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator can use one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10.
  • the function of the warm water washing toilet seat toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function
  • the one icon can be operated.
  • the operator when operating the toilet bowl cleaning function, the operator performs a touch operation in which his / her hand 10 is brought into contact with the icon 111, as shown in FIG.
  • the control device 140 has a capacitance corresponding to the contact of the hand 10 by at least one of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111.
  • the touch operation on the icon 111 is confirmed, and the toilet bowl cleaning function is operated.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example during functional operation by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 shows a display example during operation of the buttocks cleaning function by the electrostatic input device 100.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 operates the buttocks cleaning function and is in the display state shown in FIG.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 causes the icons 112, 114, 115 to be displayed on the operation surface 110A during the operation of the buttocks cleaning function.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol related to the buttocks cleaning function for each of the icons 112, 114, and 115, and does not display other symbols.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol for stopping the operation of the buttocks cleaning function for the icon 112.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol for adjusting the amount of water in the buttocks cleaning function for the icons 114 and 115.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can specify the functions that can be used during the operation of the buttocks cleaning function.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the gesture operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator uses his / her hand 10 as shown in FIG.
  • the operation of the buttocks cleaning function can be stopped by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 112.
  • the control device 140 is provided in the back side of the icon 112 in the vertical direction by the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, 120F (see FIG. 2) in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, 120F.
  • the gesture operation for the icon 112 is confirmed, and the operation of the tail cleaning function is stopped.
  • the operator makes a gesture operation to the left with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10, or the icon.
  • the operator makes a gesture operation to the left with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10, or the icon.
  • the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the icon 115, after detecting a change in the capacitance of the electrostatic detection electrode 120K (see FIG. 2), which is provided on the back side of the icon 115.
  • a change in the capacitance of the electric detection electrode 120J is detected, the gesture operation to the left with respect to the icon 115 and the icon 114 is confirmed, and the amount of water in the tail cleaning function is reduced.
  • the operator uses his / her own hand 10 to perform a gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115, or the icon.
  • a gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115, or the icon.
  • the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the icon 115 after detecting the change in the capacitance of the electrostatic detection electrode 120J (see FIG. 2) provided on the back side of the icon 114.
  • the gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 is confirmed, and the amount of water in the tail cleaning function is increased.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a mode switching operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a setting change item selection screen by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator when the “use mode” selection screen is displayed on the electrostatic input device 100, the operator performs an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. Thereby, the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 can be switched from the "use mode” to the "setting mode".
  • the control device 140 is provided with the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M (see FIG. 2) arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 116, so that the electrostatic detection electrodes 120M and 120L are arranged in this order.
  • the gesture operation for the icon 116 is confirmed, and the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 is switched from the "use mode" to the "setting mode".
  • the control device 140 displays the icons 111, 112, 113, 116 on the operation surface 110A as the setting change item selection screen.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 lights a plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the icons 111, 112, 113, 116, and emits light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 130 to the decorative sheet 118.
  • the icons 111, 112, 113, 116 are displayed on the operation surface 110A by making the operation surface 110A partially transparent.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 displays some symbols corresponding to the "setting mode" for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and 116 on the setting change item selection screen. On the other hand, some symbols corresponding to the "use mode" are not displayed.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change item selection operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator performs a gesture operation on any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10 to change the setting corresponding to the one icon.
  • the item setting change screen can be displayed on the electrostatic input device 100.
  • the operator statically displays the water temperature setting change screen shown in FIG. 15 by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 113 with his / her own hand 10. It can be displayed on the power input device 100.
  • the operator electrostatically inputs the water amount setting change screen by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111 with his / her own hand 10. It can be displayed on the device 100.
  • the operator performs a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 112 with his / her own hand 10 to electrostatically display the toilet seat temperature setting change screen. It can be displayed on the input device 100.
  • the operator sets the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 by performing an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. , You can switch from "setting mode” to "use mode”.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
  • the operator makes a left gesture operation with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10 (FIG. 11).
  • the gesture operation described in the above section or the touch operation on the icon 114 the setting for lowering the water temperature can be changed.
  • the operator makes a gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10.
  • the gesture operation described with reference to FIG. 11 or the touch operation on the icon 115 the setting for raising the water temperature can be changed.
  • the operator when the water temperature setting change screen is displayed in the electrostatic input device 100, the operator performs an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. Thereby, the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14 can be displayed on the electrostatic input device 100.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 is provided on the operation surface 110A so as to be overlapped with the icons 111, 112, 113 provided side by side in the left-right direction and the icons 111, 112, 113, respectively.
  • the proximity operation by the operating body to each of the icons 111, 112, 113 is performed.
  • Each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C includes a detectable control device 140, and each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the vertical direction.
  • the direction in which the icons 111, 112, 113 are arranged (horizontal direction) and the direction of gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, 113 (vertical direction) are different. Therefore, even when the icons 111, 112, and 113 are arranged close to each other, when the operator performs a gesture operation on one icon, another icon erroneously detects the gesture operation. It is possible to prevent this from happening. That is, according to the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of a gesture operation for an icon not intended by the operator.
  • the icons 111, 112, 113 can be brought close to each other, the icons 111, 112, 113 (and) are within the limited space of the operation surface 110A.
  • the size of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120) can be maximized. Therefore, according to the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, the detection accuracy of the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 can be further improved.
  • the direction of the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is set to the downward direction, which is a direction in which the operator can easily move his / her hand. Operability can be improved.
  • each of the plurality of first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C has a plurality of rectangular electrostatic detection electrodes 120 having a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction. Since it is provided side by side in the vertical direction, it has an overall rectangular outer shape.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 performs a vertical gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113. It can be detected with relatively high accuracy by the electrode 120.
  • the control device 140 is an upper electrostatic detection electrode in the first electrode group 121 corresponding to any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113.
  • the control device 140 is an upper electrostatic detection electrode in the first electrode group 121 corresponding to any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 performs a vertical gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113. It can be detected with relatively high accuracy by the electrode 120.
  • the control device 140 has a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the icon of any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 superimposed on the one icon.
  • the contact of the operating body is detected by at least one of the electrodes 120, the operation for the one icon is confirmed.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 uses a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113 to perform a gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113. And touch operation can be detected. Therefore, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment performs each operation of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by the touch operation by the operator even when the operator does not know that the gesture operation can be performed. be able to.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 includes an icon 116 provided above the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A, and a second electrode group 122 provided on the icon 116.
  • the second electrode group 122 has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the vertical direction, and the control device 140 receives the lower electrostatic detection electrode 120 in the second electrode group 122.
  • the change in electrostatic capacity is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrode 120 above, the operation for the icon 116 is confirmed.
  • the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 116 is opposite to the direction of the gesture operation with respect to each of the icons 111, 112, 113 (downward direction). Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of gesture operations on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icon 116.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 has icons 114, 115 provided below the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A, and a third electrode 114, 115 provided so as to overlap the icons 114, 115.
  • the electrode groups 123A and 123B are further provided, the third electrode groups 123A and 123B have a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the left-right direction, and the control device 140 is a third electrode group 123A, In 123B, the capacitance changes in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the right electrostatic detection electrode 120, or from the right electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the left electrostatic detection electrode 120. When is detected, the operation for the icons 114 and 115 may be confirmed.
  • the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icons 114 and 115 (horizontal direction) is orthogonal to the direction of the gesture operation with respect to each of the icons 111, 112 and 113 (downward direction). Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of gesture operations on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icons 114, 115.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 includes a pair of left and right icons 114 and 115, and a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided side by side in the left-right direction on the back side of each of the icons 114 and 115.
  • the control device 140 detects a change in capacitance in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the right electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the icon 115, the increase operation is confirmed and the icon
  • the change in capacitance is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the right side to the electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the left side in 114, the weight loss operation may be confirmed.
  • the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 114 (left direction) and the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 115 (right direction) are different, and the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icons 114 and 115 is different. Since the direction of the gesture operation (horizontal direction) is orthogonal to the direction of the gesture operation (downward) for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, erroneous detection of the gesture operation on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icons 114, 115. Can be suppressed.
  • the control device 140 is set on the icon 115.
  • the increase operation is confirmed, and the icon 114 is displayed on the icon 114.
  • the other of the weight loss operations may be determined.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can perform gesture operation and touch operation on each of the icons 114 and 115 by a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of each of the icons 114 and 115. Both can be detected. Therefore, even if the operator does not know that the gesture operation for each of the icons 114 and 115 can be performed, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can perform the touch operation of the icons 114 and 115 by the operator. Each operation (weight increase operation and weight decrease operation) can be performed.
  • each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A, and the annular outer peripheral portion is the said. It has a vertical width and a horizontal width that are substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the first electrode group 121 provided so as to overlap the display figure.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can easily visually grasp the operation range of each gesture operation of the icons 111, 112, and 113 to the operator.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 further includes a plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back sides of the icons 111, 112, and 113, and the portion of the operation surface 110A on which the annular display figure is formed is formed.
  • the portion of the operation surface 110A on which the annular display figure is not formed has no light transmission, and each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C has a plurality of static electricity.
  • An opening is provided at a position overlapping each LED 130 of the detection electrode 120.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can emit only the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A by lighting the plurality of LEDs 130, whereby the icons 111, 112, The visual effect of each of 113 can be enhanced.
  • the control device 140 when the control device 140 detects the proximity of the operating body to the operating surface 110A, at least one of the plurality of LEDs 130 is turned on.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can easily make the operator know that the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has become possible.
  • each display figure of the icons 111, 112, 113 includes a plurality of symbols corresponding to a plurality of functions, and the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the display figure.
  • the LED 130 for displaying the symbol corresponding to the available function is turned on.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 can easily make the operator grasp the functions available by operating each of the icons 111, 112, and 113.
  • a specific pattern is formed on the entire operation surface 110A.
  • the electrostatic input device 100 when each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is not displayed on the operation surface 110A (that is, when the operation body is not in close proximity to the operation surface 110A). , The design of the operation surface 110A can be improved.
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view of the electrostatic input device 100A according to a modified example.
  • the electrostatic input device 100A shown in FIG. 16 is a modification of the electrostatic input device 100 described in the embodiment for controlling a faucet used in a kitchen, a washroom, or the like.
  • the electrostatic input device 100A differs from the electrostatic input device 100 in that it has icons 111A and 113A (another example of the "first operation item") instead of the icons 111 to 112.
  • Icon 111A is used when opening and closing the faucet in the "use mode". At this time, the operator can open and close the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111A.
  • the icon 111A is used when selecting the setting change of the water amount of the faucet on the setting change item selection screen of the "setting mode". At this time, the operator can select to change the setting of the water amount of the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111A.
  • Icon 113A is used when selecting the setting change of the faucet water temperature on the setting change item selection screen of the "setting mode". At this time, the operator can select to change the setting of the water temperature of the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 113A.
  • a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icons 111A and 113A.
  • the electrostatic input device 100A can detect a gesture operation and a touch operation on the icons 111A and 113A by the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120.
  • the icons 114 and 115 are used when adjusting the amount of water and the water temperature in the "use mode” and the “setting mode” as in the electrostatic input device 100.
  • the icon 116 is used when switching the electrostatic input device 100A between the "use mode” and the “setting mode", similarly to the electrostatic input device 100.
  • gesture operations in different directions may be detected for two icons that are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction.
  • an upward gesture operation may be detected for one icon
  • a downward gesture operation may be detected for the other icon.
  • gesture operations in different directions may be detected for one icon, and different functions may be assigned to each gesture operation direction.
  • the faucet is opened, and when an upward gesture operation with respect to the icon 111A is detected, the faucet is closed. You may do so.
  • Electrostatic input device 110 Case 110A Operation surface 111, 112, 113 Icon (first operation item) 111A, 113A icons (first operation item) 114,115 icons (third operation item) 116 icon (second operation item) 118 Decorative sheet 120, 120A to 120M Electrostatic detection electrodes 121A, 121B, 121C First electrode group 122 Second electrode group 123A, 123B Third electrode group 130 LED (light source) 140 controller 141 CPU 142 ROM 143 RAM 145 External I / F 146 Bus 501 Detection signal acquisition unit 502 Operation detection unit 503 Display control unit 504 Execution unit

Abstract

This electrostatic input device comprises a plurality of first operation items provided side by side in a first direction on an operation surface, a plurality of first electrode groups provided so as to overlap each of the plurality of first operation items, and a control device capable of detecting a proximity operation performed by an operating body on each of the plurality of first operation items on the basis of changes in electrostatic capacitance in each of the plurality of first electrode groups. Each of the plurality of first electrode groups has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.

Description

静電入力装置Electrostatic input device
　本発明は、静電入力装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an electrostatic input device.
　例えば、下記特許文献１には、リモートコントローラに接触することなく衛生的に操作することを目的として、操作者のかざす操作がなされた場合に、照度センサによって照度の変化を検出することで、スイッチ操作を行うことができるようにした、便座装置用のリモートコントローラが開示されている。 For example, in Patent Document 1 below, a switch is provided by detecting a change in illuminance with an illuminance sensor when an operator holds it up for the purpose of hygienic operation without contacting the remote controller. A remote controller for a toilet seat device that enables operation is disclosed.
特開２０１３－１３００５１号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-130051
　しかしながら、特許文献１に開示されている技術は、例えば、照度センサを用いた複数のスイッチを近接且つ並べて配置する構成を採用した場合、操作者が意図しないスイッチの照度が変化してしまうことで、当該スイッチに対するスイッチ操作を誤検出してしまう虞がある。 However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, when a configuration in which a plurality of switches using an illuminance sensor are arranged close to each other and arranged side by side is adopted, the illuminance of the switches unintended by the operator changes. , There is a risk that the switch operation for the switch will be erroneously detected.
　一実施形態に係る静電入力装置は、操作面において第１の方向に並べて設けられた複数の第１の操作項目と、複数の第１の操作項目の各々に重ねて設けられた複数の第１の電極群と、複数の第１の電極群の各々の静電容量の変化に基づいて、複数の第１の操作項目の各々に対する操作体による近接操作を検出可能な制御装置とを備え、複数の第１の電極群の各々は、第１の方向と直交する第２の方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極を有する。 The electrostatic input device according to the embodiment includes a plurality of first operation items provided side by side in the first direction on the operation surface, and a plurality of first operation items provided on top of each of the plurality of first operation items. A control device capable of detecting a proximity operation by an operating body for each of a plurality of first operation items based on a change in the capacitance of each of the one electrode group and the plurality of first electrode groups is provided. Each of the plurality of first electrode groups has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided side by side in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.
　一実施形態によれば、複数の操作項目を近接且つ並べて配置する構成を採用した場合であっても、各操作項目に対するジェスチャ操作を高精度に検出できる。 According to one embodiment, gesture operations for each operation item can be detected with high accuracy even when a configuration in which a plurality of operation items are arranged close to each other and arranged side by side is adopted.
一実施形態に係る静電入力装置の平面図Top view of the electrostatic input device according to one embodiment 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置の平面図Top view of the electrostatic input device according to one embodiment 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置の装置構成を示す図The figure which shows the apparatus configuration of the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る制御装置のハードウェア構成を示す図The figure which shows the hardware configuration of the control device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る制御装置の機能構成を示す図The figure which shows the functional structure of the control device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置の非表示状態を示す図The figure which shows the non-display state of the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置による初期表示状態を示す図The figure which shows the initial display state by the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対するジェスチャ操作の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the gesture operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対するタッチ操作の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the touch operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置による機能動作中の表示例を示す図The figure which shows the display example during the function operation by the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対するジェスチャ操作の他の一例を示す図The figure which shows another example of the gesture operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対するモード切り替え操作の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the mode switching operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置による設定変更項目選択画面の表示例を示す図The figure which shows the display example of the setting change item selection screen by the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対する設定変更項目の選択操作の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the selection operation of the setting change item with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一実施形態に係る静電入力装置に対する設定変更操作の一例を示す図The figure which shows an example of the setting change operation with respect to the electrostatic input device which concerns on one Embodiment. 一変形例に係る静電入力装置の平面図Top view of the electrostatic input device according to one modification
　以下、図面を参照して、一実施形態について説明する。 Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
　（静電入力装置１００の概要）
　図１および図２は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００の平面図である。図２は、静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍを破線で示すことにより、アイコン１１１～１１６と静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍとの位置関係を表している。 (Outline of electrostatic input device 100)
1 and 2 are plan views of the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the positional relationship between the icons 111 to 116 and the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M by showing the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M with broken lines.
　図１および図２に示す静電入力装置１００は、トイレ内の温水洗浄便座近傍の壁面に設置される。静電入力装置１００は、操作者による近接操作（タッチ操作およびジェスチャ操作）を検知し、当該近接操作に応じた制御信号を温水洗浄便座へ送信することによって、温水洗浄便座の動作を制御する。 The electrostatic input device 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is installed on the wall surface near the warm water washing toilet seat in the toilet. The electrostatic input device 100 controls the operation of the warm water washing toilet seat by detecting the proximity operation (touch operation and gesture operation) by the operator and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the proximity operation to the warm water washing toilet seat.
　図１および図２に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、ケース１１０、アイコン１１１～１１６、および静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍを備える。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electrostatic input device 100 includes a case 110, icons 111 to 116, and electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M.
　ケース１１０は、樹脂製且つ箱状の部材である。ケース１１０の内部には、各種構成部品が収容される。図１に示す例では、ケース１１０は、直方体形状を有する。但し、ケース１１０は、直方体形状以外の形状であってもよい。ケース１１０の表面（前側（Ｙ軸正側）の表面）は、操作者による近接操作がなされる操作面１１０Ａとなっている。本実施形態では、便宜上、図中Ｘ軸方向をケース１１０の左右方向（「第１の方向」の一例）とし、図中Ｚ軸方向をケース１１０の上下方向（「第２の方向」の一例）とし、図中Ｙ軸方向をケース１１０の前後方向とする。 The case 110 is made of resin and is a box-shaped member. Various components are housed inside the case 110. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the case 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. However, the case 110 may have a shape other than the rectangular parallelepiped shape. The surface of the case 110 (the surface on the front side (the positive side of the Y-axis)) is an operation surface 110A on which the operator performs a proximity operation. In the present embodiment, for convenience, the X-axis direction in the figure is the left-right direction of the case 110 (an example of the "first direction"), and the Z-axis direction in the figure is the vertical direction of the case 110 (an example of the "second direction"). ), And the Y-axis direction in the figure is the front-back direction of the case 110.
　アイコン１１１～１１６は、ケース１１０の操作面１１０Ａに設けられている。アイコン１１１～１１６の各々は、操作者による利用可能な温水洗浄便座の機能を、操作者に呈示する。アイコン１１１～１１６の各々は、操作者によるタッチ操作およびジェスチャ操作の双方が可能である。アイコン１１１～１１６の各々は、ジェスチャ操作の方向を示す矢印が示されている。 Icons 111 to 116 are provided on the operation surface 110A of the case 110. Each of the icons 111 to 116 presents to the operator the function of the warm water washing toilet seat available to the operator. Each of the icons 111 to 116 can be touch-operated and gesture-operated by the operator. Each of the icons 111 to 116 is indicated by an arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation.
　アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３は、「第１の操作項目」の一例である。アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３は、操作面１１０Ａの上下方向における中央に、左右方向に並べて設けられている。アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３は、上下方向を長手方向とする長楕円形状を有する。アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３は、互いに同一形状且つ同一サイズを有する。アイコン１１１は、温水洗浄便座の便器洗浄機能を動作させる際に使用される。アイコン１１２は、温水洗浄便座のおしり洗浄機能を動作させる際に使用される。アイコン１１３は、温水洗浄便座のビデ洗浄機能を動作させる際に使用される。アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々は、ジェスチャ操作の方向を示す下向きの矢印が示されている。また、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々は、操作面１１０Ａに表示される環状の外周部を有する表示図形を有する。アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３が有する表示図形の外周部は、当該表示図形と重ねて設けられた第１の電極群１２１がなす外形状の上下幅および左右幅と略同一の、上下幅および左右幅を有する。 Icons 111, 112, 113 are examples of the "first operation item". The icons 111, 112, and 113 are provided side by side in the horizontal direction at the center of the operation surface 110A in the vertical direction. The icons 111, 112, and 113 have an oblong shape with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction. The icons 111, 112, and 113 have the same shape and the same size as each other. The icon 111 is used to operate the toilet bowl cleaning function of the warm water washing toilet seat. The icon 112 is used when operating the buttocks washing function of the warm water washing toilet seat. The icon 113 is used when operating the bidet cleaning function of the warm water washing toilet seat. Each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is indicated by a downward arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation. Further, each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A. The outer peripheral portion of the display figure of the icons 111, 112, 113 has a vertical width and a horizontal width that are substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the first electrode group 121 provided so as to overlap the display figure. Have.
　アイコン１１４，１１５は、「第３の操作項目」の一例である。アイコン１１４は、操作面１１０Ａの左下部に設けられている。アイコン１１５は、操作面１１０Ａの右下部に設けられている。アイコン１１４，１１５は、左右方向を長手方向とする長楕円形状を有する。アイコン１１４，１１５は、水量、水温、および便座温度を調整する際に使用される。アイコン１１４は、ジェスチャ操作の方向を示す左向きの矢印が示されている。アイコン１１５は、ジェスチャ操作の方向を示す右向きの矢印が示されている。また、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々は、操作面１１０Ａに表示される環状の外周部を有する表示図形を有する。アイコン１１４，１１５が有する表示図形の外周部は、当該表示図形と重ねて設けられた第３の電極群１２３がなす外形状の上下幅および左右幅と略同一の、上下幅および左右幅を有する。 Icons 114 and 115 are examples of the "third operation item". The icon 114 is provided at the lower left of the operation surface 110A. The icon 115 is provided at the lower right of the operation surface 110A. The icons 114 and 115 have an oblong shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction. Icons 114 and 115 are used to adjust the amount of water, water temperature, and toilet seat temperature. The icon 114 is indicated by a left-pointing arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation. The icon 115 is indicated by a right-pointing arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation. Further, each of the icons 114 and 115 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A. The outer peripheral portion of the display figure included in the icons 114 and 115 has a vertical width and a horizontal width substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the third electrode group 123 provided so as to overlap the display figure. ..
　アイコン１１６は、「第２の操作項目」の一例である。アイコン１１６は、操作面１１０Ａの右上部に設けられている。アイコン１１６は、左右方向を長手方向とする長楕円形状を有する。アイコン１１６は、静電入力装置１００を「使用モード」と「設定モード」との間で切り替える際に使用される。アイコン１１６は、ジェスチャ操作の方向を示す上向きの矢印が示されている。また、アイコン１１６は、操作面１１０Ａに表示される環状の外周部を有する表示図形を有する。アイコン１１６が有する表示図形の外周部は、当該表示図形と重ねて設けられた第２の電極群１２２がなす外形状の上下幅および左右幅と略同一の、上下幅および左右幅を有する。 Icon 116 is an example of "second operation item". The icon 116 is provided on the upper right portion of the operation surface 110A. The icon 116 has an oblong shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction. The icon 116 is used when switching the electrostatic input device 100 between the "use mode" and the "setting mode". The icon 116 is indicated by an upward arrow indicating the direction of the gesture operation. Further, the icon 116 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A. The outer peripheral portion of the display figure included in the icon 116 has a vertical width and a horizontal width substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the second electrode group 122 provided so as to overlap the display figure.
　アイコン１１１～１１６の各々の裏側には、複数のＬＥＤ１３０（「光源」の一例）が設けられている。アイコン１１１～１１６の各々は、裏側に設けられたＬＥＤ１３０から出射された光を部分的に透過することによって、操作面１１０Ａに視認可能に表示される。なお、図１および図２では、アイコン１１１～１１６が全て表示された例を表している。 A plurality of LEDs 130 (an example of a "light source") are provided on the back side of each of the icons 111 to 116. Each of the icons 111 to 116 is visibly displayed on the operation surface 110A by partially transmitting the light emitted from the LED 130 provided on the back side. Note that FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example in which all the icons 111 to 116 are displayed.
　複数のＬＥＤ１３０の点灯および消灯は、制御装置１４０（図３参照）によって制御される。制御装置１４０は、複数のＬＥＤ１３０の点灯および消灯を制御することにより、アイコン１１１～１１６の各々の表示および非表示を切り替えることができる。 The lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of LEDs 130 are controlled by the control device 140 (see FIG. 3). The control device 140 can switch the display and non-display of the icons 111 to 116 by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of LEDs 130.
　一のアイコンに複数の機能が割り当てられている場合、制御装置１４０は、当該一のアイコンの裏側に設けられている複数のＬＥＤ１３０のうち、利用可能な機能を表す図柄の裏側に設けられているＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させることにより、利用可能な機能を表す図柄を表示して、利用可能な機能を操作者に呈示することができる。 When a plurality of functions are assigned to one icon, the control device 140 is provided on the back side of a symbol representing an available function among the plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the one icon. By turning on the LED 130, it is possible to display a symbol representing the available function and present the available function to the operator.
　アイコン１１１～１１６の各々の裏側には、１または複数の静電検出電極１２０が設けられている。静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１～１１６のうちの何れか一のアイコンに対する近接操作がなされた場合、当該一のアイコンの裏側に設けられている１または複数の静電検出電極１２０における静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、当該一のアイコンに対する近接操作を検出することができる。 One or more electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided on the back side of each of the icons 111 to 116. When the electrostatic input device 100 performs a proximity operation to any one of the icons 111 to 116, the electrostatic input device 100 is electrostatically charged in one or a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of the one icon. By detecting the change in the capacitance value, it is possible to detect the proximity operation to the one icon.
　例えば、アイコン１１１の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ａ，１２０Ｂ，１２０Ｃが上下方向に並べて設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ａ，１２０Ｂ，１２０Ｃは、いずれも横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ａ，１２０Ｂ，１２０Ｃは、全体的に縦長の矩形状（アイコン１１１と略同形状）を有する第１の電極群１２１Ａを構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ａ，１２０Ｂ，１２０Ｃの各々における静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１１に対する近接操作を検出することができる。 For example, electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C are provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C all have a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C form a first electrode group 121A having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 111) as a whole. The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 111 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C.
　また、例えば、アイコン１１２の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ｄ，１２０Ｅ，１２０Ｆが上下方向に並べて設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ｄ，１２０Ｅ，１２０Ｆは、いずれも横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ｄ，１２０Ｅ，１２０Ｆは、全体的に縦長の矩形状（アイコン１１２と略同形状）を有する第１の電極群１２１Ｂを構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ｄ，１２０Ｅ，１２０Ｆの各々における静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１２に対する近接操作を検出することができる。 Further, for example, on the back side of the icon 112, electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F are provided side by side in the vertical direction. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F all have a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F form a first electrode group 121B having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 112) as a whole. The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 112 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, and 120F.
　また、例えば、アイコン１１３の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ｇ，１２０Ｈ，１２０Ｉが上下方向に並べて設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ｇ，１２０Ｈ，１２０Ｉは、いずれも横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ｇ，１２０Ｈ，１２０Ｉは、全体的に縦長の矩形状（アイコン１１３と略同形状）を有する第１の電極群１２１Ｃを構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ｇ，１２０Ｈ，１２０Ｉの各々における静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１３に対する近接操作を検出することができる。 Further, for example, on the back side of the icon 113, electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I are provided side by side in the vertical direction. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I all have a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I form a first electrode group 121C having a vertically long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 113) as a whole. The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 113 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120G, 120H, and 120I.
　なお、本実施形態では、一例として、第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々が、３つの静電検出電極１２０を有しているが、これに限らない。すなわち、第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々は、２つまたは４つ以上の静電検出電極１２０を有してもよい。 In the present embodiment, as an example, each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C has three electrostatic detection electrodes 120, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C may have two or four or more electrostatic detection electrodes 120.
　また、例えば、アイコン１１４の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ｊが設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ｊは、横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ｊは、全体的に横長の矩形状（アイコン１１４と略同形状）を有する第３の電極群１２３Ａを構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ｊにおける静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１４に対する近接操作を検出することができる。なお、アイコン１１４の裏側には、「第３の電極群１２３Ａ」を構成する複数の静電検出電極１２０が左右方向に並べて設けられていてもよい。 Further, for example, an electrostatic detection electrode 120J is provided on the back side of the icon 114. The electrostatic detection electrode 120J has a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrode 120J constitutes a third electrode group 123A having a horizontally long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 114) as a whole. The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 114 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrode 120J. On the back side of the icon 114, a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 constituting the "third electrode group 123A" may be provided side by side in the left-right direction.
　また、例えば、アイコン１１５の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ｋが設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ｋは、横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ｋは、全体的に横長の矩形状（アイコン１１５と略同形状）を有する第３の電極群１２３Ｂを構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ｋにおける静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１５に対する近接操作を検出することができる。なお、アイコン１１５の裏側には、「第３の電極群１２３Ｂ」を構成する複数の静電検出電極１２０が左右方向に並べて設けられていてもよい。 Further, for example, an electrostatic detection electrode 120K is provided on the back side of the icon 115. The electrostatic detection electrode 120K has a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrode 120K constitutes a third electrode group 123B having a horizontally long rectangular shape (approximately the same shape as the icon 115). The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 115 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrode 120K. On the back side of the icon 115, a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 constituting the "third electrode group 123B" may be provided side by side in the left-right direction.
　また、例えば、アイコン１１６の裏側には、静電検出電極１２０Ｌ，１２０Ｍが設けられている。静電検出電極１２０Ｌ，１２０Ｍは、いずれも横長の長方形状を有する。静電検出電極１２０Ｌ，１２０Ｍは、全体的に横長の矩形状（アイコン１１６と略同形状）を有する第２の電極群１２２を構成する。静電入力装置１００は、静電検出電極１２０Ｌ，１２０Ｍにおける静電容量値の変化を検出することによって、アイコン１１６に対する近接操作を検出することができる。 Further, for example, electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M are provided on the back side of the icon 116. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M both have a horizontally long rectangular shape. The electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M form a second electrode group 122 having a horizontally long rectangular shape (substantially the same shape as the icon 116) as a whole. The electrostatic input device 100 can detect a proximity operation to the icon 116 by detecting a change in the capacitance value at the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M.
　なお、静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍの各々は、金属膜（例えば、銅膜）やＩＴＯ（Ｉｎｄｉｕｍ　Ｔｉｎ　Ｏｘｉｄｅ：酸化インジウム錫）、他の導電性を有する材料が用いられて形成される。 Each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M is formed by using a metal film (for example, a copper film), ITO (Indium Tin Oxide: indium tin oxide), or another conductive material.
　また、静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍの各々は、裏側に設けられたＬＥＤ１３０から発せられた光を通過させるための複数の開口部を有する。 Further, each of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M has a plurality of openings for passing the light emitted from the LED 130 provided on the back side.
　（静電入力装置１００の装置構成）
　図３は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００の装置構成を示す図である。図３に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、複数の静電検出電極１２０（図２に示す静電検出電極１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍ）、複数のＬＥＤ１３０、および制御装置１４０を備える。 (Device configuration of electrostatic input device 100)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a device configuration of the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the electrostatic input device 100 includes a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 (electrostatic detection electrodes 120A to 120M shown in FIG. 2), a plurality of LEDs 130, and a control device 140.
　制御装置１４０は、静電入力装置１００の全体を制御する。例えば、制御装置１４０は、複数のＬＥＤ１３０の各々の点灯および消灯を制御することにより、アイコン１１１～１１６（図１および図２参照）の各々の表示および非表示を制御する。また、例えば、制御装置１４０は、複数の静電検出電極１２０の各々を駆動することにより、複数の静電検出電極１２０の各々の静電容量値を検出する。これにより、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１１～１１６のうちの何れか一のアイコンに対する近接操作（タッチ操作およびジェスチャ操作）を検知し、当該近接操作に応じた制御（アイコンの表示制御、温水洗浄便座の制御等）を行うことができる。制御装置１４０としては、例えば、マイコン等が用いられる。 The control device 140 controls the entire electrostatic input device 100. For example, the control device 140 controls the display and non-display of the icons 111 to 116 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each of the plurality of LEDs 130. Further, for example, the control device 140 detects the capacitance value of each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 by driving each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120. As a result, the control device 140 detects a proximity operation (touch operation and gesture operation) for any one of the icons 111 to 116, and controls according to the proximity operation (icon display control, warm water washing toilet seat). Etc.) can be performed. As the control device 140, for example, a microcomputer or the like is used.
　（制御装置１４０のハードウェア構成）
　図４は、一実施形態に係る制御装置１４０のハードウェア構成を示す図である。図４に示すように、制御装置１４０は、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）１４１、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）１４２、ＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）１４３、および外部Ｉ／Ｆ（Interface）１４５を備える。各ハードウェアは、バス１４６を介して相互に接続されている。 (Hardware configuration of control device 140)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the control device 140 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device 140 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 141, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 142, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 143, and an external I / F (Interface) 145. The hardware is connected to each other via a bus 146.
　ＣＰＵ１４１は、ＲＯＭ１４２に記憶されている各種プログラムを実行することにより、制御装置１４０の動作を制御する。ＲＯＭ１４２は、不揮発性メモリである。例えば、ＲＯＭ１４２は、ＣＰＵ１４１により実行されるプログラム、ＣＰＵ１４１がプログラムを実行するために必要なデータ等を記憶する。ＲＡＭ１４３は、ＤＲＡＭ（Dynamic Random Access Memory）やＳＲＡＭ（Static Random Access Memory）等の主記憶装置である。例えば、ＲＡＭ１４３は、ＣＰＵ１４１がプログラムを実行する際に利用する作業領域として機能する。外部Ｉ／Ｆ１４５は、温水洗浄便座に対する制御信号の無線送信を制御する。 The CPU 141 controls the operation of the control device 140 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 142. ROM 142 is a non-volatile memory. For example, the ROM 142 stores a program executed by the CPU 141, data necessary for the CPU 141 to execute the program, and the like. The RAM 143 is a main storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). For example, the RAM 143 functions as a work area used by the CPU 141 when executing a program. The external I / F 145 controls the wireless transmission of the control signal to the warm water washing toilet seat.
　（制御装置１４０の機能構成）
　図５は、一実施形態に係る制御装置１４０の機能構成を示す図である。図５に示すように、制御装置１４０は、検出信号取得部５０１、操作検出部５０２、表示制御部５０３、および実行部５０４を備える。 (Functional configuration of control device 140)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the control device 140 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 140 includes a detection signal acquisition unit 501, an operation detection unit 502, a display control unit 503, and an execution unit 504.
　なお、図５に示す制御装置１４０の各機能は、例えば、制御装置１４０において、ＲＯＭ１４２に記憶されたプログラムを、ＣＰＵ１４１が実行することにより実現される。このプログラムは、予め制御装置１４０に導入された状態で提供されてもよく、外部から提供されて制御装置１４０に導入されるようにしてもよい。後者の場合、このプログラムは、外部記憶媒体（例えば、ＵＳＢメモリ、メモリカード、ＣＤ－ＲＯＭ等）によって提供されてもよく、ネットワーク（例えば、インターネット等）上のサーバからダウンロードすることによって提供されるようにしてもよい。 Each function of the control device 140 shown in FIG. 5 is realized, for example, by the CPU 141 executing the program stored in the ROM 142 in the control device 140. This program may be provided in a state of being introduced into the control device 140 in advance, or may be provided from the outside and introduced into the control device 140. In the latter case, the program may be provided by an external storage medium (eg, USB memory, memory card, CD-ROM, etc.) or by downloading from a server on the network (eg, the Internet, etc.). You may do so.
　検出信号取得部５０１は、複数の静電検出電極１２０の各々から、所定時間間隔で連続的に、静電容量検出信号を取得する。 The detection signal acquisition unit 501 continuously acquires the capacitance detection signal from each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 at predetermined time intervals.
　操作検出部５０２は、検出信号取得部５０１によって取得された静電容量検出信号（すなわち、複数の静電検出電極１２０の各々の静電容量値の変化）に基づいて、操作面１１０Ａに対する操作体（例えば、操作者の手１０）の近接、および、アイコン１１１～１１６に対する操作体の近接操作を検出する。ここで、操作検出部５０２は、公知の技術を利用することにより、複数の静電検出電極１２０における静電容量の大きさや、静電容量の分布等に基づいて、アイコン１１１～１１６に対するタッチ操作と、アイコン１１１～１１６に対するホバー操作（ジェスチャ操作）とを区別して検出することができる。 The operation detection unit 502 is an operation body with respect to the operation surface 110A based on the capacitance detection signal (that is, the change in the capacitance value of each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120) acquired by the detection signal acquisition unit 501. (For example, the proximity of the operator's hand 10) and the proximity operation of the operating body with respect to the icons 111 to 116 are detected. Here, the operation detection unit 502 uses a known technique to perform a touch operation on the icons 111 to 116 based on the magnitude of the capacitance in the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120, the distribution of the capacitance, and the like. And the hover operation (gesture operation) for the icons 111 to 116 can be detected separately.
　表示制御部５０３は、操作検出部５０２による近接操作の検出結果に応じて、操作面１１０Ａに表示させる表示内容を制御する。具体的には、表示制御部５０３は、検出された近接操作に応じて表示対象のアイコンを決定し、当該表示対象のアイコンの裏側に設けられているＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させることにより、当該表示対象のアイコンを操作面１１０Ａに表示させる。ここで、表示制御部５０３は、動作モード等に応じて、表示対象のアイコンの裏側に設けられている一部のＬＥＤ１３０を点灯または消灯することにより、表示対象のアイコンの一部の図柄を表示または非表示することができる。 The display control unit 503 controls the display content to be displayed on the operation surface 110A according to the detection result of the proximity operation by the operation detection unit 502. Specifically, the display control unit 503 determines the icon to be displayed according to the detected proximity operation, and lights the LED 130 provided on the back side of the icon to be displayed to display the display target. The icon is displayed on the operation surface 110A. Here, the display control unit 503 displays a part of the symbol of the icon to be displayed by turning on or off a part of the LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the icon to be displayed according to the operation mode or the like. Or it can be hidden.
　実行部５０４は、操作検出部５０２によってアイコン１１１～１１６のうちのいずれか一のアイコンに対する近接操作（タッチ操作またはジェスチャ操作）が検出された場合、当該一のアイコンに対応する機能（例えば、温水洗浄便座の動作、動作モードの切り替え、設定変更等）を実行する。例えば、実行部５０４は、温水洗浄便座の機能（便器洗浄機能、おしり洗浄機能、またはビデ洗浄機能）を動作させる場合、外部Ｉ／Ｆ１４５（図４参照）を介して、温水洗浄便座に対して制御信号を出力することにより、温水洗浄便座に当該機能を動作させる。 When the operation detection unit 502 detects a proximity operation (touch operation or gesture operation) for any one of the icons 111 to 116, the execution unit 504 has a function corresponding to the one icon (for example, warm water). Execute the operation of the washing toilet seat, switching the operation mode, changing the settings, etc.). For example, when the execution unit 504 operates the function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function), the execution unit 504 refers to the warm water washing toilet seat via an external I / F 145 (see FIG. 4). By outputting the control signal, the function is operated on the warm water washing toilet seat.
　（静電入力装置１００による初期表示例）
　図６は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００の非表示状態を示す図である。図７は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００による初期表示状態を示す図である。 (Initial display example by electrostatic input device 100)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a non-display state of the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an initial display state by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　図６に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａに操作者の手１０が近接していない待機状態のとき、操作面１１０Ａに何も表示しない。ここで、静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａに加飾シート１１８が貼りつけられている。加飾シート１１８は、印刷によって木目模様（「特定の模様」の一例）が形成されたフィルム状のシートである。これにより、図６に示すように、操作面１１０Ａは、加飾シート１１８による木目模様を全体的に提示する。加飾シート１１８には、アイコン１１１～１１６（図１および図２参照）の図柄部分に光透過性を有し、その他の部分に光透過性を有しないように、アイコン１１１～１１６の各々が形成されている。但し、図６に示すように、アイコン１１１～１１６が非表示のとき、加飾シート１１８に形成されているアイコン１１１～１１６は、操作者によって殆ど視認できないようになっている。なお、操作面１１０Ａおよび加飾シート１１８の表面は平滑面である。このため、静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａに汚れ等が付着した場合であっても、当該汚れ等を容易にふき取ることが可能である。また、加飾シート１１８によって操作面１１０Ａに形成される「特定の模様」は、木目模様に限らず、その他の模様（例えば、「金属模様」等）であってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 6, the electrostatic input device 100 does not display anything on the operation surface 110A when the operator's hand 10 is not close to the operation surface 110A in the standby state. Here, in the electrostatic input device 100, the decorative sheet 118 is attached to the operation surface 110A. The decorative sheet 118 is a film-like sheet in which a wood grain pattern (an example of a "specific pattern") is formed by printing. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation surface 110A presents the wood grain pattern of the decorative sheet 118 as a whole. On the decorative sheet 118, each of the icons 111 to 116 has light transmission in the symbol portion of the icons 111 to 116 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) and does not have light transmission in the other parts. It is formed. However, as shown in FIG. 6, when the icons 111 to 116 are hidden, the icons 111 to 116 formed on the decorative sheet 118 are almost invisible to the operator. The surfaces of the operation surface 110A and the decorative sheet 118 are smooth surfaces. Therefore, even if dirt or the like adheres to the operation surface 110A, the electrostatic input device 100 can easily wipe off the dirt or the like. Further, the "specific pattern" formed on the operation surface 110A by the decorative sheet 118 is not limited to the wood grain pattern, and may be another pattern (for example, "metal pattern" or the like).
　一方、図７に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａに操作者の手１０が近接すると、この近接を、複数の静電検出電極１２０の少なくともいずれか一つによって検知する。そして、静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａに初期表示内容として、温水洗浄便座の各機能（便器洗浄機能、おしり洗浄機能、およびビデ洗浄機能）を動作させるための「使用モード」に対応するアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６を表示させる。具体的には、静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６の裏側に設けられている複数のＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させて、複数のＬＥＤ１３０から発せられた光を、加飾シート１１８を部分的に透過させることにより、操作面１１０Ａにアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６を表示させる。 On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the operator's hand 10 comes close to the operation surface 110A, the electrostatic input device 100 detects this proximity by at least one of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120. Then, the electrostatic input device 100 corresponds to a "use mode" for operating each function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, buttocks washing function, and bidet washing function) as an initial display content on the operation surface 110A. Display the icons 111, 112, 113, 116. Specifically, the electrostatic input device 100 lights a plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the icons 111, 112, 113, 116, and emits light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 130 to the decorative sheet 118. The icons 111, 112, 113, 116 are displayed on the operation surface 110A by making the operation surface 110A partially transparent.
　但し、図７に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、初期表示状態においては、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６の各々について、「使用モード」に対応する一部の図柄を表示する一方で、温水洗浄便座の水量、便座温度、および水温を設定するための「設定モード」に対応する一部の図柄を表示しない。 However, as shown in FIG. 7, in the initial display state, the electrostatic input device 100 displays a part of the symbols corresponding to the "use mode" for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, 116. , Warm water washing Toilet seat water volume, toilet seat temperature, and some symbols corresponding to the "setting mode" for setting the water temperature are not displayed.
　（ジェスチャ操作の一例）
　図８は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対するジェスチャ操作の一例を示す図である。 (Example of gesture operation)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a gesture operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　操作者は、静電入力装置１００が図７に示す初期表示状態にあるとき（すなわち、「使用モード」にあるとき）に、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のいずれか一のアイコンに対するジェスチャ操作を行うことにより、当該一のアイコンに対応する温水洗浄便座の機能（便器洗浄機能、おしり洗浄機能、またはビデ洗浄機能）を動作させることができる。 When the electrostatic input device 100 is in the initial display state shown in FIG. 7 (that is, when it is in the "use mode"), the operator can use one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10. By performing a gesture operation on the icon, the function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function) corresponding to the one icon can be operated.
　例えば、操作者は、便器洗浄機能を動作させる場合、図８に示すように、自身の手１０をアイコン１１１に近接且つ非接触させた状態のまま、手１０を下方（アイコン１１１に示されている矢印方向）へ移動させるジェスチャ操作を行う。 For example, when operating the toilet bowl cleaning function, the operator lowers the hand 10 (shown by the icon 111) while keeping his / her hand 10 close to and non-contacting with the icon 111, as shown in FIG. Perform a gesture operation to move in the direction of the arrow.
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１１の裏側において上下方向に並べて設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ａ、１２０Ｂ、１２０Ｃ（図２参照）によって、静電検出電極１２０Ａ、１２０Ｂ、１２０Ｃの順、または、静電検出電極１２０Ａ、１２０Ｃの順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１１に対するジェスチャ操作を確定し、便器洗浄機能を動作させる。 At this time, the control device 140 is provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111, in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, 120C by the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, 120C (see FIG. 2). Alternatively, when a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A and 120C, the gesture operation for the icon 111 is confirmed and the toilet bowl cleaning function is operated.
　操作者は、同様に、アイコン１１２またはアイコン１１３に対する、手１０を下方（アイコン１１２，１１３に示されている矢印方向）へ移動させるジェスチャ操作を行うことにより、アイコン１１２に対応するおしり洗浄機能、またはアイコン１１３に対応するビデ洗浄機能を動作させることができる。 Similarly, the operator performs a gesture operation for moving the hand 10 downward (in the direction of the arrow shown by the icons 112 and 113) with respect to the icon 112 or the icon 113, thereby performing a butt washing function corresponding to the icon 112. Alternatively, the bidet cleaning function corresponding to the icon 113 can be operated.
　（タッチ操作の一例）
　図９は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対するタッチ操作の一例を示す図である。 (Example of touch operation)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a touch operation on the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　操作者は、静電入力装置１００が図７に示す初期表示状態にあるとき（すなわち、「使用モード」にあるとき）に、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のいずれか一のアイコンに対するタッチ操作を行うことによっても、当該一のアイコンに対応する温水洗浄便座の機能（便器洗浄機能、おしり洗浄機能、またはビデ洗浄機能）を動作させることができる。 When the electrostatic input device 100 is in the initial display state shown in FIG. 7 (that is, when it is in the “use mode”), the operator can use one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10. By performing a touch operation on the icon, the function of the warm water washing toilet seat (toilet bowl washing function, tail washing function, or bidet washing function) corresponding to the one icon can be operated.
　例えば、操作者は、便器洗浄機能を動作させる場合、図９に示すように、自身の手１０をアイコン１１１に接触させるタッチ操作を行う。 For example, when operating the toilet bowl cleaning function, the operator performs a touch operation in which his / her hand 10 is brought into contact with the icon 111, as shown in FIG.
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１１の裏側において上下方向に並べて設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ａ、１２０Ｂ、１２０Ｃの少なくともいずれか一つによって、手１０の接触に応じた静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１１に対するタッチ操作を確定し、便器洗浄機能を動作させる。 At this time, the control device 140 has a capacitance corresponding to the contact of the hand 10 by at least one of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120A, 120B, and 120C provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 111. When a change is detected, the touch operation on the icon 111 is confirmed, and the toilet bowl cleaning function is operated.
　（静電入力装置１００による機能動作中の表示例）
　図１０は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００による機能動作中の表示例を示す図である。図１０は、静電入力装置１００による、おしり洗浄機能の動作中の表示例を表す。静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１２に対するジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作がなされると、おしり洗浄機能を動作させるとともに、図１０に示す表示状態となる。 (Display example during functional operation by electrostatic input device 100)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example during functional operation by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 shows a display example during operation of the buttocks cleaning function by the electrostatic input device 100. When a gesture operation or a touch operation is performed on the icon 112, the electrostatic input device 100 operates the buttocks cleaning function and is in the display state shown in FIG.
　図１０に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、おしり洗浄機能の動作中、アイコン１１２，１１４，１１５を、操作面１１０Ａに表示させる。但し、静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１２，１１４，１１５の各々について、おしり洗浄機能に関する図柄を表示し、その他の図柄を表示しない。具体的には、静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１２については、おしり洗浄機能の動作を停止させる図柄を表示する。また、静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１４，１１５については、おしり洗浄機能の水量を調整する図柄を表示する。これにより、静電入力装置１００は、おしり洗浄機能の動作中、利用可能な機能を明示することができる。 As shown in FIG. 10, the electrostatic input device 100 causes the icons 112, 114, 115 to be displayed on the operation surface 110A during the operation of the buttocks cleaning function. However, the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol related to the buttocks cleaning function for each of the icons 112, 114, and 115, and does not display other symbols. Specifically, the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol for stopping the operation of the buttocks cleaning function for the icon 112. Further, the electrostatic input device 100 displays a symbol for adjusting the amount of water in the buttocks cleaning function for the icons 114 and 115. Thereby, the electrostatic input device 100 can specify the functions that can be used during the operation of the buttocks cleaning function.
　（ジェスチャ操作の他の一例）
　図１１は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対するジェスチャ操作の他の一例を示す図である。 (Another example of gesture operation)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the gesture operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　操作者は、静電入力装置１００がおしり洗浄機能の動作中のとき（すなわち、静電入力装置１００が図１０に示す表示状態のとき）、図１１に示すように、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１２に対する下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、おしり洗浄機能の動作を停止させることができる。 When the electrostatic input device 100 is operating the buttocks cleaning function (that is, when the electrostatic input device 100 is in the display state shown in FIG. 10), the operator uses his / her hand 10 as shown in FIG. The operation of the buttocks cleaning function can be stopped by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 112.
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１２の裏側において上下方向に並べて設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｄ、１２０Ｅ、１２０Ｆ（図２参照）によって、静電検出電極１２０Ｄ、１２０Ｅ、１２０Ｆの順、または、静電検出電極１２０Ｄ、１２０Ｆの順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１２に対するジェスチャ操作を確定し、おしり洗浄機能の動作を停止させる。 At this time, the control device 140 is provided in the back side of the icon 112 in the vertical direction by the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, 120F (see FIG. 2) in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D, 120E, 120F. Alternatively, when a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrodes 120D and 120F, the gesture operation for the icon 112 is confirmed, and the operation of the tail cleaning function is stopped.
　また、操作者は、静電入力装置１００がおしり洗浄機能の動作中のとき、図１１に示すように、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１４およびアイコン１１５に対する左方へのジェスチャ操作、または、アイコン１１４に対するタッチ操作を行うことによって、おしり洗浄機能の水量を少なくすることができる。 Further, when the electrostatic input device 100 is operating the buttocks cleaning function, as shown in FIG. 11, the operator makes a gesture operation to the left with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10, or the icon. By performing a touch operation on the 114, the amount of water in the buttocks washing function can be reduced.
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１５の裏側に設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｋ（図２参照）の静電容量の変化を検出した後に、アイコン１１４の裏側に設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｊ（図２参照）の静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１５およびアイコン１１４に対する左方へのジェスチャ操作を確定し、おしり洗浄機能の水量を少なくする。 At this time, the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the icon 115, after detecting a change in the capacitance of the electrostatic detection electrode 120K (see FIG. 2), which is provided on the back side of the icon 115. When a change in the capacitance of the electric detection electrode 120J (see FIG. 2) is detected, the gesture operation to the left with respect to the icon 115 and the icon 114 is confirmed, and the amount of water in the tail cleaning function is reduced.
　また、操作者は、静電入力装置１００がおしり洗浄機能の動作中のとき、図１１に示すように、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１４およびアイコン１１５に対する右方へのジェスチャ操作、または、アイコン１１５に対するタッチ操作を行うことによって、おしり洗浄機能の水量を多くすることができる。 Further, when the electrostatic input device 100 is operating the buttocks cleaning function, as shown in FIG. 11, the operator uses his / her own hand 10 to perform a gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115, or the icon. By performing a touch operation on the 115, the amount of water in the buttocks washing function can be increased.
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１４の裏側に設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｊ（図２参照）の静電容量の変化を検出した後に、アイコン１１５の裏側に設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｋ（図２参照）の静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１４およびアイコン１１５に対する右方へのジェスチャ操作を確定し、おしり洗浄機能の水量を多くする。 At this time, the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the icon 115 after detecting the change in the capacitance of the electrostatic detection electrode 120J (see FIG. 2) provided on the back side of the icon 114. When a change in the capacitance of the electric detection electrode 120K (see FIG. 2) is detected, the gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 is confirmed, and the amount of water in the tail cleaning function is increased.
　（モード切り替え操作の一例）
　図１２は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対するモード切り替え操作の一例を示す図である。図１３は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００による設定変更項目選択画面の表示例を示す図である。 (Example of mode switching operation)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a mode switching operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a setting change item selection screen by the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　図１２に示すように、静電入力装置１００において「使用モード」の選択画面が表示されているとき、操作者は、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１６に対する上方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、静電入力装置１００の動作モードを、「使用モード」から「設定モード」に切り替えることができる。 As shown in FIG. 12, when the “use mode” selection screen is displayed on the electrostatic input device 100, the operator performs an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. Thereby, the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 can be switched from the "use mode" to the "setting mode".
　この際、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１６の裏側において上下方向に並べて設けられている、静電検出電極１２０Ｌ、１２０Ｍ（図２参照）によって、静電検出電極１２０Ｍ、１２０Ｌの順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１６に対するジェスチャ操作を確定し、静電入力装置１００の動作モードを、「使用モード」から「設定モード」に切り替える。 At this time, the control device 140 is provided with the electrostatic detection electrodes 120L and 120M (see FIG. 2) arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icon 116, so that the electrostatic detection electrodes 120M and 120L are arranged in this order. When a change is detected, the gesture operation for the icon 116 is confirmed, and the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 is switched from the "use mode" to the "setting mode".
　そして、制御装置１４０は、図１３に示すように、設定変更項目選択画面として、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６を、操作面１１０Ａに表示させる。具体的には、静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６の裏側に設けられている複数のＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させて、複数のＬＥＤ１３０から発せられた光を、加飾シート１１８を部分的に透過させることにより、操作面１１０Ａにアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６を表示させる。 Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the control device 140 displays the icons 111, 112, 113, 116 on the operation surface 110A as the setting change item selection screen. Specifically, the electrostatic input device 100 lights a plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back side of the icons 111, 112, 113, 116, and emits light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 130 to the decorative sheet 118. The icons 111, 112, 113, 116 are displayed on the operation surface 110A by making the operation surface 110A partially transparent.
　但し、図１３に示すように、静電入力装置１００は、設定変更項目選択画面においては、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３，１１６の各々について、「設定モード」に対応する一部の図柄を表示する一方で、「使用モード」に対応する一部の図柄を表示しない。 However, as shown in FIG. 13, the electrostatic input device 100 displays some symbols corresponding to the "setting mode" for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and 116 on the setting change item selection screen. On the other hand, some symbols corresponding to the "use mode" are not displayed.
　（設定変更項目の選択操作の一例）
　図１４は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対する設定変更項目の選択操作の一例を示す図である。 (Example of setting change item selection operation)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change item selection operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　操作者は、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面において、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のいずれか一のアイコンに対するジェスチャ操作を行うことにより、当該一のアイコンに対応する設定変更項目の設定変更画面を、静電入力装置１００に表示させることができる。 On the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14, the operator performs a gesture operation on any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by his / her own hand 10 to change the setting corresponding to the one icon. The item setting change screen can be displayed on the electrostatic input device 100.
　例えば、操作者は、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面において、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１３に対する下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、図１５に示す水温設定変更画面を、静電入力装置１００に表示させることができる。 For example, on the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14, the operator statically displays the water temperature setting change screen shown in FIG. 15 by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 113 with his / her own hand 10. It can be displayed on the power input device 100.
　また、例えば、操作者は、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面において、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１１に対する下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、水量設定変更画面を、静電入力装置１００に表示させることができる。 Further, for example, on the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14, the operator electrostatically inputs the water amount setting change screen by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111 with his / her own hand 10. It can be displayed on the device 100.
　また、例えば、操作者は、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面において、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１２に対する下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、便座温度設定変更画面を、静電入力装置１００に表示させることができる。 Further, for example, on the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14, the operator performs a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 112 with his / her own hand 10 to electrostatically display the toilet seat temperature setting change screen. It can be displayed on the input device 100.
　また、例えば、操作者は、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面において、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１６に対する上方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、静電入力装置１００の動作モードを、「設定モード」から「使用モード」に切り替えることができる。 Further, for example, on the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14, the operator sets the operation mode of the electrostatic input device 100 by performing an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. , You can switch from "setting mode" to "use mode".
　（設定変更操作の一例）
　図１５は、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００に対する設定変更操作の一例を示す図である。 (Example of setting change operation)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change operation for the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment.
　図１５に示すように、静電入力装置１００において、水温設定変更画面が表示されているとき、操作者は、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１４およびアイコン１１５に対する左方へのジェスチャ操作（図１１で説明したジェスチャ操作）またはアイコン１１４に対するタッチ操作を行うことによって、水温を低くするための設定変更を行うことができる。 As shown in FIG. 15, when the water temperature setting change screen is displayed in the electrostatic input device 100, the operator makes a left gesture operation with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10 (FIG. 11). By performing the gesture operation described in the above section or the touch operation on the icon 114, the setting for lowering the water temperature can be changed.
　また、図１５に示すように、静電入力装置１００において、水温設定変更画面が表示されているとき、操作者は、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１４およびアイコン１１５に対する右方へのジェスチャ操作（図１１で説明したジェスチャ操作）またはアイコン１１５に対するタッチ操作を行うことによって、水温を高くするための設定変更を行うことができる。 Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the water temperature setting change screen is displayed in the electrostatic input device 100, the operator makes a gesture operation to the right with respect to the icon 114 and the icon 115 by his / her own hand 10. By performing the gesture operation described with reference to FIG. 11 or the touch operation on the icon 115, the setting for raising the water temperature can be changed.
　また、図１５に示すように、静電入力装置１００において、水温設定変更画面が表示されているとき、操作者は、自身の手１０によって、アイコン１１６に対する上方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことによって、図１４に示す設定変更項目選択画面を、静電入力装置１００に表示させることができる。 Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the water temperature setting change screen is displayed in the electrostatic input device 100, the operator performs an upward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 116 by his / her own hand 10. Thereby, the setting change item selection screen shown in FIG. 14 can be displayed on the electrostatic input device 100.
　以上説明したように、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａにおいて左右方向に並べて設けられたアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３と、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に重ねて設けられた第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃと、第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々の静電容量の変化に基づいて、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対する操作体による近接操作を検出可能な制御装置１４０とを備え、第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々は、上下方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０を有する。 As described above, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment is provided on the operation surface 110A so as to be overlapped with the icons 111, 112, 113 provided side by side in the left-right direction and the icons 111, 112, 113, respectively. Based on the changes in the capacitances of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C and the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C, the proximity operation by the operating body to each of the icons 111, 112, 113 is performed. Each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C includes a detectable control device 140, and each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, and 121C has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the vertical direction.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の並ぶ方向（左右方向）と、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（上下方向）とが異なるため、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３が互いに近接した配置された構成を採用した場合であっても、操作者が一のアイコンに対するジェスチャ操作を行ったときに、当該ジェスチャ操作を他のアイコンが誤検出してしまうことを抑制することができる。すなわち、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００によれば、操作者の意図しないアイコンに対するジェスチャ操作の誤検出を抑制することができる。 As a result, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, the direction in which the icons 111, 112, 113 are arranged (horizontal direction) and the direction of gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, 113 (vertical direction) are different. Therefore, even when the icons 111, 112, and 113 are arranged close to each other, when the operator performs a gesture operation on one icon, another icon erroneously detects the gesture operation. It is possible to prevent this from happening. That is, according to the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of a gesture operation for an icon not intended by the operator.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３を互いに近接させることが可能であるため、操作面１１０Ａの限られたスペース内で、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３（および複数の静電検出電極１２０）のサイズを最大限大型化することができる。したがって、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００によれば、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の検出精度をより高めることができる。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, since the icons 111, 112, 113 can be brought close to each other, the icons 111, 112, 113 (and) are within the limited space of the operation surface 110A. The size of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120) can be maximized. Therefore, according to the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, the detection accuracy of the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 can be further improved.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の方向を、操作者が手を動かし易い方向である下方向としたため、操作者によるジェスチャ操作の操作性を高めることができる。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, the direction of the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is set to the downward direction, which is a direction in which the operator can easily move his / her hand. Operability can be improved.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、複数の第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々は、いずれも左右方向を長手方向とする矩形状の複数の静電検出電極１２０が上下方向に並べて設けられたことにより、全体的に矩形状の外形状を有する。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, each of the plurality of first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C has a plurality of rectangular electrostatic detection electrodes 120 having a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction. Since it is provided side by side in the vertical direction, it has an overall rectangular outer shape.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対する上下方向のジェスチャ操作を、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の裏側に設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０によって比較的高精度に検出することができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment performs a vertical gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113. It can be detected with relatively high accuracy by the electrode 120.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のうちのいずれか一のアイコンに対応する第１の電極群１２１において、上方の静電検出電極１２０から下方の静電検出電極１２０の順に静電容量の変化を検出した場合、当該一のアイコンに対する操作を確定する。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, the control device 140 is an upper electrostatic detection electrode in the first electrode group 121 corresponding to any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113. When a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrode 120 below 120, the operation for the one icon is confirmed.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対する上下方向のジェスチャ操作を、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の裏側に設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０によって比較的高精度に検出することができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment performs a vertical gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113, and a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113. It can be detected with relatively high accuracy by the electrode 120.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のうちのいずれか一のアイコンにおいて、当該一のアイコンに重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、操作体の接触を検出した場合、当該一のアイコンに対する操作を確定する。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment, the control device 140 has a plurality of electrostatic detections provided on the icon of any one of the icons 111, 112, and 113 superimposed on the one icon. When the contact of the operating body is detected by at least one of the electrodes 120, the operation for the one icon is confirmed.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の裏側に設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０によって、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対する、ジェスチャ操作およびタッチ操作の双方を検出することができる。このため、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作者がジェスチャ操作ができることを知らない場合であっても、操作者によるタッチ操作によって、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の操作を行うことができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment uses a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of each of the icons 111, 112, 113 to perform a gesture operation on each of the icons 111, 112, 113. And touch operation can be detected. Therefore, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment performs each operation of the icons 111, 112, and 113 by the touch operation by the operator even when the operator does not know that the gesture operation can be performed. be able to.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａにおけるアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３よりも上方に設けられたアイコン１１６と、アイコン１１６に重ねて設けられた第２の電極群１２２とをさらに備え、第２の電極群１２２は、上下方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０を有し、制御装置１４０は、第２の電極群１２２において、下方の静電検出電極１２０から上方の静電検出電極１２０の順に静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１６に対する操作を確定する。 Further, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment includes an icon 116 provided above the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A, and a second electrode group 122 provided on the icon 116. The second electrode group 122 has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the vertical direction, and the control device 140 receives the lower electrostatic detection electrode 120 in the second electrode group 122. When the change in electrostatic capacity is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrode 120 above, the operation for the icon 116 is confirmed.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１６に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（上方向）が、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（下方向）と逆方向であるため、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３、およびアイコン１１６におけるジェスチャ操作の誤検出を抑制することができる。 As a result, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 116 (upward direction) is opposite to the direction of the gesture operation with respect to each of the icons 111, 112, 113 (downward direction). Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of gesture operations on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icon 116.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａにおけるアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３よりも下方に設けられたアイコン１１４，１１５と、アイコン１１４，１１５に重ねて設けられた第３の電極群１２３Ａ，１２３Ｂとをさらに備え、第３の電極群１２３Ａ，１２３Ｂは、左右方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０を有し、制御装置１４０は、第３の電極群１２３Ａ，１２３Ｂにおいて、左方の静電検出電極１２０から右方の静電検出電極１２０の順、または、右方の静電検出電極１２０から左方の静電検出電極１２０の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、アイコン１１４，１１５に対する操作を確定する構成としてもよい。 Further, the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment has icons 114, 115 provided below the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A, and a third electrode 114, 115 provided so as to overlap the icons 114, 115. The electrode groups 123A and 123B are further provided, the third electrode groups 123A and 123B have a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided side by side in the left-right direction, and the control device 140 is a third electrode group 123A, In 123B, the capacitance changes in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the right electrostatic detection electrode 120, or from the right electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the left electrostatic detection electrode 120. When is detected, the operation for the icons 114 and 115 may be confirmed.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１４，１１５に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（左右方向）が、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（下方向）と直交するため、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３、およびアイコン１１４，１１５におけるジェスチャ操作の誤検出を抑制することができる。 As a result, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icons 114 and 115 (horizontal direction) is orthogonal to the direction of the gesture operation with respect to each of the icons 111, 112 and 113 (downward direction). Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of gesture operations on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icons 114, 115.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、左右一対のアイコン１１４，１１５を備えており、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々の裏側に複数の静電検出電極１２０を左右方向に並べて設ける構成を採用した場合、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１５において、左方の静電検出電極１２０から右方の静電検出電極１２０の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、増量操作を確定し、アイコン１１４において、右方の静電検出電極１２０から左方の静電検出電極１２０の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、減量操作を確定してもよい。 Further, the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment includes a pair of left and right icons 114 and 115, and a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided side by side in the left-right direction on the back side of each of the icons 114 and 115. When adopted, when the control device 140 detects a change in capacitance in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode 120 to the right electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the icon 115, the increase operation is confirmed and the icon When the change in capacitance is detected in the order of the electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the right side to the electrostatic detection electrode 120 on the left side in 114, the weight loss operation may be confirmed.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１４に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（左方向）と、アイコン１１５に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（右方向）とが異なり、なおかつ、アイコン１１４，１１５に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（左右方向）が、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作の方向（下方向）と直交するため、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３、およびアイコン１１４，１１５におけるジェスチャ操作の誤検出を抑制することができる。 As a result, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 114 (left direction) and the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icon 115 (right direction) are different, and the direction of the gesture operation with respect to the icons 114 and 115 is different. Since the direction of the gesture operation (horizontal direction) is orthogonal to the direction of the gesture operation (downward) for each of the icons 111, 112, 113, erroneous detection of the gesture operation on the icons 111, 112, 113, and the icons 114, 115. Can be suppressed.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々の裏側に複数の静電検出電極１２０を左右方向に並べて設ける構成を採用した場合、制御装置１４０は、アイコン１１５において、当該アイコン１１５に重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、操作体の接触を検出した場合、増量操作を確定し、アイコン１１４において、当該アイコン１１４に重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、操作体の接触を検出した場合、減量操作の他方を確定してもよい。 Further, when the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment adopts a configuration in which a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided side by side in the left-right direction on the back side of each of the icons 114 and 115, the control device 140 is set on the icon 115. When the contact of the operating body is detected by at least one of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the icon 115, the increase operation is confirmed, and the icon 114 is displayed on the icon 114. When the contact of the operating body is detected by at least one of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided in an overlapping manner, the other of the weight loss operations may be determined.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々の裏側に設けられた複数の静電検出電極１２０によって、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々に対する、ジェスチャ操作およびタッチ操作の双方を検出することができる。このため、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作者がアイコン１１４，１１５の各々に対するジェスチャ操作ができることを知らない場合であっても、操作者によるタッチ操作によって、アイコン１１４，１１５の各々の操作（増量操作および減量操作）を行うことができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can perform gesture operation and touch operation on each of the icons 114 and 115 by a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 provided on the back side of each of the icons 114 and 115. Both can be detected. Therefore, even if the operator does not know that the gesture operation for each of the icons 114 and 115 can be performed, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can perform the touch operation of the icons 114 and 115 by the operator. Each operation (weight increase operation and weight decrease operation) can be performed.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々は、操作面１１０Ａに表示される環状の外周部を有する表示図形を有し、環状の外周部は、前記表示図形と重ねて設けられた第１の電極群１２１がなす外形状の上下幅および左右幅と略同一の、上下幅および左右幅を有する。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface 110A, and the annular outer peripheral portion is the said. It has a vertical width and a horizontal width that are substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape formed by the first electrode group 121 provided so as to overlap the display figure.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々のジェスチャ操作の操作範囲を、操作者に対して視覚的に容易に把握させることができる。 Thereby, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can easily visually grasp the operation range of each gesture operation of the icons 111, 112, and 113 to the operator.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の裏側に設けられた複数のＬＥＤ１３０をさらに備え、操作面１１０Ａにおける環状の表示図形が形成されている部分は、光透過性を有し、操作面１１０Ａにおける環状の表示図形が形成されていない部分は、光透過性を有さず、第１の電極群１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃの各々は、複数の静電検出電極１２０の各々のＬＥＤ１３０と重なる位置に開口部を有する。 Further, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment further includes a plurality of LEDs 130 provided on the back sides of the icons 111, 112, and 113, and the portion of the operation surface 110A on which the annular display figure is formed is formed. , The portion of the operation surface 110A on which the annular display figure is not formed has no light transmission, and each of the first electrode groups 121A, 121B, 121C has a plurality of static electricity. An opening is provided at a position overlapping each LED 130 of the detection electrode 120.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、複数のＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させることで、操作面１１０Ａにおいてアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３のみを発光させることができ、これにより、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の視覚的効果を高めることができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment can emit only the icons 111, 112, 113 on the operation surface 110A by lighting the plurality of LEDs 130, whereby the icons 111, 112, The visual effect of each of 113 can be enhanced.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、制御装置１４０は、操作面１１０Ａに対する操作体の近接を検知した場合、複数のＬＥＤ１３０のうちの少なくともいずれか一つを点灯させる。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, when the control device 140 detects the proximity of the operating body to the operating surface 110A, at least one of the plurality of LEDs 130 is turned on.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々に対するジェスチャ操作が可能になったことを、操作者に容易に把握させることができる。 As a result, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can easily make the operator know that the gesture operation for each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 has become possible.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の表示図形は、複数の機能に対応する複数の図柄を含み、制御装置１４０は、表示図形の裏側に設けられている複数のＬＥＤ１３０のうち、利用可能な機能に対応する図柄を表示するためのＬＥＤ１３０を点灯させる。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, each display figure of the icons 111, 112, 113 includes a plurality of symbols corresponding to a plurality of functions, and the control device 140 is provided on the back side of the display figure. Among the plurality of LED 130s, the LED 130 for displaying the symbol corresponding to the available function is turned on.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、アイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々の操作によって利用可能な機能を、操作者に容易に把握させることができる。 Thereby, the electrostatic input device 100 according to the embodiment can easily make the operator grasp the functions available by operating each of the icons 111, 112, and 113.
　また、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００において、操作面１１０Ａは、全体に特定の模様が形成されている。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, a specific pattern is formed on the entire operation surface 110A.
　これにより、一実施形態に係る静電入力装置１００は、操作面１１０Ａにアイコン１１１，１１２，１１３の各々が表示されていないとき（すなわち、操作面１１０Ａに操作体が近接していないとき）の、操作面１１０Ａのデザイン性を高めることができる。 As a result, in the electrostatic input device 100 according to one embodiment, when each of the icons 111, 112, and 113 is not displayed on the operation surface 110A (that is, when the operation body is not in close proximity to the operation surface 110A). , The design of the operation surface 110A can be improved.
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　図１６は、一変形例に係る静電入力装置１００Ａの平面図である。図１６に示す静電入力装置１００Ａは、実施形態で説明した静電入力装置１００を、台所、洗面所等に用いられる蛇口の制御用に変形したものである。静電入力装置１００Ａは、アイコン１１１～１１２の代わりに、アイコン１１１Ａ，１１３Ａ（「第１の操作項目」の他の一例）を有する点で、静電入力装置１００と異なる。 (Modification example)
FIG. 16 is a plan view of the electrostatic input device 100A according to a modified example. The electrostatic input device 100A shown in FIG. 16 is a modification of the electrostatic input device 100 described in the embodiment for controlling a faucet used in a kitchen, a washroom, or the like. The electrostatic input device 100A differs from the electrostatic input device 100 in that it has icons 111A and 113A (another example of the "first operation item") instead of the icons 111 to 112.
　アイコン１１１Ａは、「使用モード」において、蛇口の開弁および閉弁を行う際に使用される。この際、操作者は、アイコン１１１Ａに対して下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことにより、蛇口の開弁および閉弁を行うことができる。 Icon 111A is used when opening and closing the faucet in the "use mode". At this time, the operator can open and close the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111A.
　また、アイコン１１１Ａは、「設定モード」の設定変更項目選択画面において、蛇口の水量の設定変更を選択する際に使用される。この際、操作者は、アイコン１１１Ａに対して下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことにより、蛇口の水量の設定変更を選択することができる。 In addition, the icon 111A is used when selecting the setting change of the water amount of the faucet on the setting change item selection screen of the "setting mode". At this time, the operator can select to change the setting of the water amount of the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 111A.
　アイコン１１３Ａは、「設定モード」の設定変更項目選択画面において、蛇口の水温の設定変更を選択する際に使用される。この際、操作者は、アイコン１１３Ａに対して下方へのジェスチャ操作またはタッチ操作を行うことにより、蛇口の水温の設定変更を選択することができる。 Icon 113A is used when selecting the setting change of the faucet water temperature on the setting change item selection screen of the "setting mode". At this time, the operator can select to change the setting of the water temperature of the faucet by performing a downward gesture operation or a touch operation on the icon 113A.
　静電入力装置１００が備えるアイコン１１１，１１３と同様に、アイコン１１１Ａ，１１３Ａの裏側には、複数の静電検出電極１２０が上下方向に並べて設けられている。静電入力装置１００Ａは、これら複数の静電検出電極１２０によって、アイコン１１１Ａ，１１３Ａに対するジェスチャ操作およびタッチ操作を検出することができる。 Similar to the icons 111 and 113 included in the electrostatic input device 100, a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120 are provided side by side in the vertical direction on the back side of the icons 111A and 113A. The electrostatic input device 100A can detect a gesture operation and a touch operation on the icons 111A and 113A by the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes 120.
　なお、静電入力装置１００Ａにおいて、アイコン１１４，１１５は、静電入力装置１００と同様に、「使用モード」および「設定モード」において、水量および水温を調整する際に使用される。 In the electrostatic input device 100A, the icons 114 and 115 are used when adjusting the amount of water and the water temperature in the "use mode" and the "setting mode" as in the electrostatic input device 100.
　また、静電入力装置１００Ａにおいて、アイコン１１６は、静電入力装置１００と同様に、静電入力装置１００Ａを「使用モード」と「設定モード」との間で切り替える際に使用される。 Further, in the electrostatic input device 100A, the icon 116 is used when switching the electrostatic input device 100A between the "use mode" and the "setting mode", similarly to the electrostatic input device 100.
　以上、本発明の一実施形態について詳述したが、本発明はこれらの実施形態に限定されるものではなく、特許請求の範囲に記載された本発明の要旨の範囲内において、種々の変形又は変更が可能である。 Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications or modifications are made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. It can be changed.
　例えば、左右方向に互いに隣接する２つのアイコンに対して、互いに異なる方向のジェスチャ操作を検出できるようにしてもよい。例えば、左右方向に互いに隣接する２つのアイコンに対して、一方のアイコンについては、上方へのジェスチャ操作を検出し、他方のアイコンについては、下方へのジェスチャ操作を検出するようにしてもよい。 For example, gesture operations in different directions may be detected for two icons that are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. For example, for two icons adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, an upward gesture operation may be detected for one icon, and a downward gesture operation may be detected for the other icon.
　例えば、一つのアイコンに対して、異なる複数の方向のジェスチャ操作を検出できるようにし、ジェスチャ操作方向毎に、異なる機能を割り当てるようにしてもよい。例えば、静電入力装置１００Ａにおいて、アイコン１１１Ａに対する下方へのジェスチャ操作を検出した場合には、蛇口を開弁し、アイコン１１１Ａに対する上方へのジェスチャ操作を検出した場合には、蛇口を閉弁するようにしてもよい。 For example, gesture operations in different directions may be detected for one icon, and different functions may be assigned to each gesture operation direction. For example, in the electrostatic input device 100A, when a downward gesture operation with respect to the icon 111A is detected, the faucet is opened, and when an upward gesture operation with respect to the icon 111A is detected, the faucet is closed. You may do so.
　本国際出願は、２０２０年１月２９日に出願した日本国特許出願第２０２０－０１２９３８号に基づく優先権を主張するものであり、当該出願の全内容を本国際出願に援用する。 This international application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-012938 filed on January 29, 2020, and the entire contents of the application will be incorporated into this international application.
　１０　手（操作体）
　１００，１００Ａ　静電入力装置
　１１０　ケース
　１１０Ａ　操作面
　１１１，１１２，１１３　アイコン（第１の操作項目）
　１１１Ａ，１１３Ａ　アイコン（第１の操作項目）
　１１４，１１５　アイコン（第３の操作項目）
　１１６　アイコン（第２の操作項目）
　１１８　加飾シート
　１２０，１２０Ａ～１２０Ｍ　静電検出電極
　１２１Ａ，１２１Ｂ，１２１Ｃ　第１の電極群
　１２２　第２の電極群
　１２３Ａ，１２３Ｂ　第３の電極群
　１３０　ＬＥＤ（光源）
　１４０　制御装置
　１４１　ＣＰＵ
　１４２　ＲＯＭ
　１４３　ＲＡＭ
　１４５　外部Ｉ／Ｆ
　１４６　バス
　５０１　検出信号取得部
　５０２　操作検出部
　５０３　表示制御部
　５０４　実行部 10 hands (operation body)
100,100A Electrostatic input device 110 Case 110A Operation surface 111, 112, 113 Icon (first operation item)
111A, 113A icons (first operation item)
114,115 icons (third operation item)
116 icon (second operation item)
118 Decorative sheet 120, 120A to 120M Electrostatic detection electrodes 121A, 121B, 121C First electrode group 122 Second electrode group 123A, 123B Third electrode group 130 LED (light source)
140 controller 141 CPU
142 ROM
143 RAM
145 External I / F
146 Bus 501 Detection signal acquisition unit 502 Operation detection unit 503 Display control unit 504 Execution unit

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  1. 　操作面において第１の方向に並べて設けられた複数の第１の操作項目と、
    　前記複数の第１の操作項目の各々に重ねて設けられた複数の第１の電極群と、
    　前記複数の第１の電極群の各々の静電容量の変化に基づいて、前記複数の第１の操作項目の各々に対する操作体による近接操作を検出可能な制御装置と
    　を備え、
    　前記複数の第１の電極群の各々は、
    　前記第１の方向と直交する第２の方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極を有する
    　ことを特徴とする静電入力装置。     A plurality of first operation items provided side by side in the first direction on the operation surface, and
    A plurality of first electrode groups provided so as to overlap each of the plurality of first operation items, and
    A control device capable of detecting a proximity operation by an operating body for each of the plurality of first operation items based on a change in the capacitance of each of the plurality of first electrode groups is provided.
    Each of the plurality of first electrode groups
    An electrostatic input device comprising a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided side by side in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.
  2. 　前記複数の第１の電極群の各々は、
    　いずれも前記第１の方向を長手方向とする矩形状の前記複数の静電検出電極が前記第２の方向に並べて設けられたことにより、全体的に矩形状の外形状を有する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の静電入力装置。     Each of the plurality of first electrode groups
    All of them are characterized by having a rectangular outer shape as a whole because the plurality of rectangular electrostatic detection electrodes having the first direction as the longitudinal direction are provided side by side in the second direction. The electrostatic input device according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記第１の方向は、左右方向であり、
    　前記第２の方向は、上下方向であり、
    　前記複数の第１の操作項目は、
    　前記操作面における上下方向の中央において、左右方向に並べて設けられている
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の静電入力装置。     The first direction is the left-right direction.
    The second direction is the vertical direction.
    The plurality of first operation items are
    The electrostatic input device according to claim 1, wherein the electrostatic input devices are provided side by side in the horizontal direction at the center of the operation surface in the vertical direction.
  4. 　前記制御装置は、
    　前記複数の第１の操作項目のうちのいずれか一の第１の操作項目に対応する第１の電極群において、上方の静電検出電極から下方の静電検出電極の順に静電容量の変化を検出した場合、当該一の第１の操作項目に対する操作を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項３に記載の静電入力装置。     The control device is
    In the first electrode group corresponding to the first operation item of any one of the plurality of first operation items, the capacitance changes in the order of the upper electrostatic detection electrode to the lower electrostatic detection electrode. The electrostatic input device according to claim 3, wherein when the above is detected, the operation for the first operation item is determined.
  5. 　前記制御装置は、
    　いずれか一の前記第１の操作項目において、当該一の第１の操作項目に重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、前記操作体の接触を検出した場合、当該一の第１の操作項目に対する操作を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の静電入力装置。     The control device is
    In any one of the first operation items, the contact of the operation body was detected by at least one of a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided so as to overlap the first operation item. The electrostatic input device according to claim 4, wherein the operation for the first operation item is determined.
  6. 　前記操作面における前記複数の第１の操作項目よりも上方または下方に設けられた第２の操作項目と、
    　前記第２の操作項目に重ねて設けられた第２の電極群と
    　をさらに備え、
    　前記第２の電極群は、
    　上下方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極を有し、
    　前記制御装置は、
    　前記第２の電極群において、下方の静電検出電極から上方の静電検出電極の順に静電容量の変化を検出した場合、前記第２の操作項目に対する操作を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の静電入力装置。     A second operation item provided above or below the plurality of first operation items on the operation surface, and
    A second electrode group provided on top of the second operation item is further provided.
    The second electrode group is
    It has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided side by side in the vertical direction.
    The control device is
    When a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the lower electrostatic detection electrode to the upper electrostatic detection electrode in the second electrode group, the operation for the second operation item is determined. Item 4. The electrostatic input device according to item 4.
  7. 　前記操作面における前記複数の第１の操作項目よりも上方または下方に設けられた第３の操作項目と、
    　前記第３の操作項目に重ねて設けられた第３の電極群と
    　をさらに備え、
    　前記第３の電極群は、
    　左右方向に並べて設けられた複数の静電検出電極を有し、
    　前記制御装置は、
    　前記第３の電極群において、左方の静電検出電極から右方の静電検出電極の順、または、右方の静電検出電極から左方の静電検出電極の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、前記第３の操作項目に対する操作を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項５または６に記載の静電入力装置。     A third operation item provided above or below the plurality of first operation items on the operation surface, and
    A third electrode group provided on top of the third operation item is further provided.
    The third electrode group is
    It has a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided side by side in the left-right direction.
    The control device is
    In the third electrode group, the electrostatic capacitance is in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode to the right electrostatic detection electrode, or the right electrostatic detection electrode to the left electrostatic detection electrode. The electrostatic input device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when a change is detected, the operation for the third operation item is determined.
  8. 　左右一対の前記第３の操作項目を備え、
    　前記制御装置は、
    　前記左右一対の第３の操作項目のうちの一方の第３の操作項目において、左方の静電検出電極から右方の静電検出電極の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、増量操作および減量操作の一方を確定し、
    　前記左右一対の第３の操作項目のうちの他方の第３の操作項目において、右方の静電検出電極から左方の静電検出電極の順に、静電容量の変化を検出した場合、増量操作および減量操作の他方を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項７に記載の静電入力装置。     A pair of left and right third operation items are provided.
    The control device is
    When a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the left electrostatic detection electrode to the right electrostatic detection electrode in the third operation item of one of the left and right pair of third operation items, the amount is increased. Confirm one of the operation and weight loss operation,
    When a change in capacitance is detected in the order of the right electrostatic detection electrode to the left electrostatic detection electrode in the other third operation item of the pair of left and right third operation items, the amount is increased. The electrostatic input device according to claim 7, wherein the other of the operation and the weight loss operation is determined.
  9. 　前記制御装置は、
    　前記一方の第３の操作項目において、当該一方の第３の操作項目に重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、前記操作体の接触を検出した場合、増量操作および減量操作の一方を確定し、
    　前記他方の第３の操作項目において、当該他方の第３の操作項目に重ねて設けられた複数の静電検出電極のうちの少なくともいずれか一つによって、前記操作体の接触を検出した場合、増量操作および減量操作の他方を確定する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項８に記載の静電入力装置。     The control device is
    When the contact of the operating body is detected by at least one of a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided on the one third operating item in the third operating item. Confirm one of the weight increase operation and weight decrease operation,
    In the other third operation item, when the contact of the operation body is detected by at least one of a plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes provided so as to overlap the other third operation item. The electrostatic input device according to claim 8, wherein the other of the weight increasing operation and the weight decreasing operation is determined.
  10. 　前記複数の第１の操作項目の各々は、前記操作面に表示される環状の外周部を有する表示図形を有し、
    　前記環状の外周部は、
    　前記表示図形と重ねて設けられた前記第１の電極群がなす外形状の上下幅および左右幅と略同一の、上下幅および左右幅を有する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１から９のいずれか一項に記載の静電入力装置。     Each of the plurality of first operation items has a display figure having an annular outer peripheral portion displayed on the operation surface.
    The outer peripheral portion of the ring is
    Any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first electrode group provided so as to overlap with the display figure has a vertical width and a horizontal width substantially the same as the vertical width and the horizontal width of the outer shape. The electrostatic input device according to paragraph 1.
  11. 　前記複数の第１の操作項目の各々の裏側に設けられた複数の光源をさらに備え、
    　前記操作面における前記表示図形が形成されている部分は、光透過性を有し、
    　前記操作面における前記表示図形が形成されていない部分は、光透過性を有さず、
    　前記複数の第１の電極群の各々は、前記複数の静電検出電極の各々の前記光源と重なる位置に開口部を有する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１０に記載の静電入力装置。     A plurality of light sources provided behind each of the plurality of first operation items are further provided.
    The portion of the operation surface on which the display figure is formed has light transmission and is light-transmitting.
    The portion of the operation surface on which the display figure is not formed does not have light transmission.
    The electrostatic input device according to claim 10, wherein each of the plurality of first electrode groups has an opening at a position overlapping the light source of each of the plurality of electrostatic detection electrodes.
  12. 　前記制御装置は、
    　前記操作面に対する前記操作体の近接を検知した場合、前記複数の光源のうちの少なくともいずれか一つを点灯させる
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１１に記載の静電入力装置。     The control device is
    The electrostatic input device according to claim 11, wherein when the proximity of the operating body to the operating surface is detected, at least one of the plurality of light sources is turned on.
  13. 　前記表示図形は、
    　複数の機能に対応する複数の図柄を含み、
    　前記制御装置は、
    　前記表示図形の裏側に設けられている複数の光源のうち、利用可能な機能に対応する図柄を表示するための光源を点灯させる
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１１または１２に記載の静電入力装置。     The display figure is
    Includes multiple symbols corresponding to multiple functions
    The control device is
    The electrostatic input device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the light source for displaying a symbol corresponding to an available function is turned on among a plurality of light sources provided on the back side of the display figure. ..
  14. 　前記操作面は、
    　全体に特定の模様が形成されている
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１１から１３のいずれか一項に記載の静電入力装置。     The operation surface is
    The electrostatic input device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein a specific pattern is formed as a whole.
  15. 　温水洗浄便座の制御用に用いられる
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１から１４のいずれか一項に記載の静電入力装置。     The electrostatic input device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the electrostatic input device is used for controlling a warm water washing toilet seat.
  16. 　蛇口の制御用に用いられる
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１から１４のいずれか一項に記載の静電入力装置。     The electrostatic input device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the electrostatic input device is used for controlling a faucet.
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